This item is heat sensitive. It is only available for purchase betweenOctober 1st and June 14th. We temporarily discontinue the item during the summer months, from June 15th - September 30th, because it ​might melt or spoil during transit.

First of all, to say that it tastes artificial would be making a compliment to the product. Secondly, I am not sure why but the ones I got were rock hard, it is surprising that all my teeth are still in place. There are much better alternatives with HealthSmart Foods protein bars